- #1 The Mammoth: A Cave Painting
97% matchVery Positive92% of 1,141 reviews2017
Dev: inbetweengames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 12%
Tell the 5 million year story of the mammoth in 5 minutes.
Why similar: Dynamic Narration 48.9% ★, Narration 30.2%, Adventure 12.7%, Casual 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A short, poignant experience that shares the exact prehistoric theme and artistic style of the seed game.
- #2 Endling - Extinction is Forever
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,246 reviews2022
Dev: Herobeat StudiosPub: HandyGames
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 67%
As the last mother fox on Earth, your cubs need all your care to survive in a merciless world that slowly destroys itself. You have to help them, teach them and save them. And you should never forget that extinction is forever – in the real world and in this 2023 BAFTA award winning experience.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 24%, Female Protagonist 20.8%, Cute 16%, Exploration 14.3%, Adventure 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: A powerful survival game where you must protect your cubs in a harsh, human-impacted environment.
- #3 Shelter 2
96% matchVery Positive85% of 4,275 reviews2015
Dev: Might and Delight
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
As a powerful Lynx, you will make your way through vast open landscapes. In the harsh tundra, you will raise and strengthen your cubs by mastering your skills for hunting prey. Do everything you can to prepare your little ones for the vicious entities dwelling in the wilderness.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 28.3%, Female Protagonist 20.3%, Cute 14.8%, Exploration 13.1%, Colorful 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on the survival and protection of your offspring in a dangerous, atmospheric wilderness.
- #4 Shelter
95% matchVery Positive85% of 3,696 reviews2013
Dev: Might and Delight
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Experience the wild as a badger sheltering your cubs from harm. On your journey, you will be stalked by birds of prey, encounter perils of the night, cross fierce rivers, escape forest fires and face the looming threat of starvation. Food is to be found, but is there enough for everyone?
Why similar: Walking Simulator 23%, Female Protagonist 15.1%, Third Person 13.3%, Stylized 13.3%, Exploration 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: The quintessential animal survival game where you guide your badger family through a perilous landscape.
- #5 LOST EMBER
94% matchVery Positive88% of 5,159 reviews2019
Dev: Mooneye Studios
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Explore the remains of a fallen world from fascinating perspectives! Slip into the role of different animals to uncover the fate of an ancient world. Dive into deep waters, fly at lofty heights, dig underground as a mole or even climb steep cliffs with a mountain goat, there are lots of ways of getting around.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 22.5%, Third Person 14.1%, Relaxing 12.9%, Stylized 12.7%, Female Protagonist 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: Features a unique perspective on nature and exploration, allowing you to inhabit various animals to traverse a fallen world.
- #6 Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey
93% matchMostly Positive79% of 11,316 reviews2020
Dev: Panache Digital GamesPub: Private Division
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 14.1 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Survive your evolution in Neogene Africa starting 10 million years ago. Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey is a third-person open world survival game where you Explore, Expand, and Evolve to advance your clan to the next generation in the exciting new adventure from Panache Digital Games.
Why similar: Historical 36.6%, Third Person 19.1%, Exploration 17.4%, Action-Adventure 13.5%, Adventure 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: An ambitious prehistoric survival game that captures the struggle of evolution and environmental navigation.
- #7 WolfQuest: Anniversary Edition
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 12,487 reviews2025
Dev: eduweb
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 21.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Live the life of a wild wolf in a realistic ecological simulation set in Yellowstone National Park.
Why similar: PvE 51.8%, Action-Adventure 21.4%, Exploration 20.8%, Singleplayer 6%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a highly realistic simulation of animal life, including the complex task of raising and protecting a litter of pups.
- #8 AWAY: The Survival Series
94% matchMixed54% of 369 reviews2021
Dev: Breaking Walls
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 54%
In this story-based adventure, play as a tiny sugar glider in your very own nature documentary. Glide among the trees, fight dangerous predators, and explore beautiful environments as you embark on a high-flying journey to save your family.
Why similar: Dynamic Narration 30.8% ★, Narration 15.9%, Linear 9.4%, Third Person 8.9%, Action-Adventure 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: Presents an animal-perspective survival journey that feels like a playable nature documentary.
- #9 Alba: A Wildlife Adventure
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 7,780 reviews2020
Dev: ustwo games
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Even the smallest person can make a big difference. Join Alba, as she sets out to save her beautiful island and its wildlife. And possibly start a revolution.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 19.1%, Action-Adventure 14.2%, Funny 13.8%, Exploration 11.2%, Cute 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: A wholesome, colorful game centered on nature conservation and exploring a vibrant island ecosystem.
- #10 Beasts of Maravilla Island
92% matchVery Positive87% of 495 reviews2021
Dev: Banana Bird Studios, LLCPub: Whitethorn Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Beasts of Maravilla Island is a 3D adventure game where you take on the role of a young wildlife photographer who traverses Maravilla Island's magical ecosystems to discover extraordinary creatures, learn their behaviors, and, most importantly, photograph their majesty.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 14.7%, Third Person 13.4%, Action-Adventure 12.2%, Relaxing 10.2%, Stylized 10%
Why You'll Like It: A stylized exploration game that tasks you with documenting and interacting with unique wildlife in a magical setting.
- #11 Unpetrified: Echoes of Nature
90% matchVery Positive99% of 67 reviews2025
Dev: Dreamhunt StudioPub: Mindscape
Windows
Be a stone Golem and try to save Nature with the help of an adorable Fox! Reconnect ancient sources of energy in environmental puzzles. Discover secrets from a lost civilization and save animals on an emotional quest in a cozy, colorful world.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 19.6%, Linear 11.8%, Third Person 11.7%, Stylized 10.4%, Relaxing 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy, exploration-focused game that highlights the beauty of the natural world.
- #12 Herdling
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 838 reviews2025
Dev: OkomotivePub: Panic
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Guide a herd of mysterious creatures on a stirring and beautiful journey into the mountains… and beyond.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 19.3%, Stylized 18.2%, Relaxing 14.3%, Third Person 13.3%, Exploration 13%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the beauty of guiding a herd through atmospheric, stylized landscapes.
- #13 Spirit of the North
89% matchVery Positive84% of 6,281 reviews2020
Dev: Infuse StudioPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Spirit of the North is a single-player 3rd-person adventure game inspired by the breathtaking and mysterious landscapes of Iceland. Play as an ordinary red fox whose story becomes entwined with the guardian of the Northern Lights, a female spirit fox.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 24.3%, Adventure 18.9%, Relaxing 17.3%, Exploration 13.4%, Casual 11.9%
Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, nature-focused adventure where you play as a fox spirit exploring a stunning, mystical landscape.
- #14 Petit Island
88% matchVery Positive82% of 115 reviews2024
Dev: Xelo GamesPub: SOEDESCO
Windows
Welcome to the beautiful and tropical Petit Island! Relive your grandpaw's youthful adventures by exploring the island and meeting all the unique islanders in this heartwarming open-world narrative exploration game. Preserve his memories before they fade away.
Why similar: Relaxing 11.7%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Funny 10.6%, Third Person 9.9%, Cute 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: A charming, family-friendly adventure focused on exploration and photography in a vibrant island setting.
- #15 Aurora: A Child's Journey
87% matchVery Positive93% of 973 reviews2020
Dev: Luski Game StudioPub: Prothos
Windows
Guide Aurora through this beautiful adventure using her imagination to discover who's responsible for the fire that is ravaging her village and its surroundings.
Why similar: Third Person 20%, Stylized 19.8%, Colorful 15%, Cute 14.4%, 3D 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: An emotional and atmospheric adventure that mirrors the journey-based progression of the seed game.
- #16 The First Tree
86% matchMostly Positive75% of 5,774 reviews2017
Dev: David Wehle
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 73%
A beautiful, 3rd-person exploration game centered around two parallel stories: a fox trying to find her missing family, and a son reconnecting with his estranged father in Alaska. Uncover artifacts from the son's life as he becomes intertwined in the fox’s journey towards The First Tree.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 29.5%, Narration 18.6%, Relaxing 12.5%, Exploration 10.5%, Third Person 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: An emotional, narrative-driven experience that parallels the life of a fox with human themes of loss and connection.
- #17 A Dual Ascent
84% matchVery Positive95% of 96 reviews2024
Dev: Mountain Toad EntertainmentPub: Rubika Supinfogame
Windows
Discover the tale of two peculiar characters: the Old Pilgrim and the Little Star, as they embark on a journey up the Great Mountain of Wonders. Guide them both simultaneously with a single controller. Join this poetic adventure that will challenge your mind and skills!
Why similar: Narration 29.5%, Linear 18.5%, Relaxing 15.9%, Action-Adventure 9.6%, Adventure 9%
Why You'll Like It: A casual, story-rich adventure that focuses on the journey and cooperation between characters.
- #18 The Companion
86% matchMostly Positive74% of 118 reviews2021
Dev: David FazzioPub: Studio 46
Windows
A cinematic gaming experience. Play as an animal in the spiritual realm. Explore a magical world. Collect Essence and find Artifacts. Journey across seven majestic landscapes and witness the emotional story of a family as they tackle the challenges ahead of them.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 19.2%, Narration 12.1%, Stylized 10.4%, Relaxing 9.4%, Third Person 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A wholesome, exploration-heavy game that captures the wonder of traversing a stylized, open world.
- #19 Fe
85% matchMostly Positive78% of 909 reviews2020
Dev: ZoinkPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Run, climb and glide your way through a dark Nordic forest and explore its living, breathing ecosystem filled with secrets and mystical creatures. Become Fe and discover a world that you will never want to leave.
Why similar: Adventure 36.7%, Cute 22.4%, Singleplayer 21.5%, Exploration 19.5%
Why You'll Like It: A stylized, atmospheric adventure that emphasizes communication with nature and exploring a mysterious forest.
- #20 Cloudy Valley
84% matchMostly Positive80% of 64 reviews2024
Dev: PaltypusPub: TyGAMES
Windows
Go on a summer vacation to the Cloudy Valley archipelago! Swim, climb, and explore the different islands at your own pace. Discover treasures or enjoy a cozy and relaxing atmosphere by the waves...
Why similar: Walking Simulator 19%, Relaxing 14.3%, Exploration 12.5%, Cute 12.3%, Female Protagonist 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing adventure game that emphasizes exploration and the appreciation of nature.
- #21 Paws - A Shelter 2 Game
83% matchVery Positive92% of 708 reviews2016
Dev: Might and Delight
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Traverse a vast world as a young lynx cub. Paws – A Shelter 2 Game is a standalone, single player, adventure game with loss and friendship as its central themes. Venture out in the world and make your way home.
Why similar: Cute 32.3%, Adventure 30.1%, Casual 21.8%, Exploration 10.2%, Singleplayer 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: A standalone story within the Shelter universe that emphasizes the vulnerability of the young.
- #22 Live Adventure
82% matchVery Positive90% of 110 reviews2021
Dev: Live Adventure TeamPub: Rubika Supinfogame
Windows
Throw yourself into an exciting adventure! Live Adventure is a 2nd person game where you follow the journey of two young explorers, Lence and Reel in search of their parents. Solve the mysteries of a lost civilization while exploring a lush forest littered with mysterious ruins.
Why similar: Dynamic Narration 43.9% ★, Linear 13%, Third Person 11.8%, Stylized 11.7%, Colorful 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: Utilizes dynamic narration and puzzle-solving to create a compelling, story-driven journey.
- #23 Kena: Bridge of Spirits
79% matchVery Positive92% of 16,945 reviews2022
Dev: Ember Lab
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A story-driven, action adventure combining exploration with fast-paced combat. Untangle the past as Kena, a young Spirit Guide in search of the sacred Mountain Shrine. Help free the spirits trapped in a forgotten village with the help of the Rot, her adorable (yet powerful) spirit companions.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 25.6%, Action-Adventure 22.3%, Third Person 18.5%, Exploration 13.8%, Adventure 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: Combines a highly stylized aesthetic with adventure mechanics and the protection of small, vulnerable creatures.
- #24 Moose Lost in the Woods
81% matchVery Positive94% of 299 reviews2023
Dev: Spång Studios
Windows · Mac
Moose Lost in the Woods is a cozy 3D platformer without a language barrier. Explore by running, leaping, bouncing, and splashing around in Swedish forest environments, whilst stuffing your backpack with goodies!
Why similar: Stylized 14.5%, Third Person 11.2%, Relaxing 10.9%, Exploration 10.5%, Colorful 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: A casual, family-friendly adventure that centers on animal exploration in a natural setting.
- #25 Cynthia: Hidden in the Moonshadow
81% matchMostly Positive77% of 154 reviews2023
Dev: Catthia Games
Windows
Emotional, 3rd-person, story-driven, adventure game focused on solving puzzles and using stealth mechanics. Use your bow to interact with environmental elements. Sneak, climb or distract guards to move further unnoticed. Solve light puzzles alongside your path to rescue your loved one.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 15.3%, Narration 14.1%, Third Person 12.5%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Action-Adventure 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: Features a blend of exploration and adventure with a focus on navigating a stylized world.
- #26 Okami HD
80% matchVery Positive92% of 10,436 reviews2017
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Experience the critically acclaimed masterpiece with its renowned Sumi-e ink art style in breathtaking high resolution.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 27.3%, Stylized 22.3%, Adventure 16.7%, Colorful 14.5%, Action-Adventure 12.8%
Why You'll Like It: A masterpiece of stylized, nature-themed adventure that features a powerful animal protagonist.
- #27 Thousand Threads
82% matchVery Positive81% of 97 reviews2020
Dev: Seamount
Windows · Mac
Explore a beautiful open world where you deliver mail, find artifacts, help people out, and fend off folks you’ve wronged.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 23.4%, Relaxing 12.9%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, Exploration 11.5%, Funny 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world exploration game that encourages interacting with the environment and its inhabitants.
- #28 Path of Giants
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 988 reviews2020
Dev: Journey Bound Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Path of Giants is a serene puzzle adventure that follows three adorable explorers as they take on an icy mountain full of trials in search of a lost treasure. Control three characters, use their teamwork, leave no one behind, and hopefully find some gold!
Why similar: Snow 54.4% ★, Stylized 13.1%, Relaxing 11.6%, Adventure 7.3%, Casual 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A charming, casual puzzle-adventure that emphasizes cooperation between characters on a journey.
- #29 Hibernation Day
78% matchVery Positive96% of 209 reviews2023
Dev: Ariorick
Windows · Mac
Hibernation Day is a short dialog based adventure with cozy visuals. It's about family and the problems we face trying to keep it afloat.
Why similar: Snow 26.5% ★, Dynamic Narration 25.7% ★, Narration 11.4%, Funny 7.8%, Stylized 7.8%
- #30 LOST EMBER: Rekindled Edition
76% matchVery Positive81% of 83 reviews2025
Dev: Mooneye Studios
Windows
Explore the acclaimed animal adventure in never before seen beauty! Slip into the role of different animals to uncover the fate of an ancient world. Dive into deep waters, fly at lofty heights or even climb steep cliffs with a mountain goat, there are lots of ways of getting around.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 21.2%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Third Person 11.4%, Linear 11.3%, Relaxing 9%
- #31 ANYU
78% matchMixed66% of 197 reviews2023
Dev: DigiPen Europe-BilbaoPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
A 3D third person narrative exploration game, set in a frozen wasteland where an ancient civilization fell. Centered around movement puzzles and dealing with environment mechanics.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 33.9%, Third Person 17.1%, Linear 16.5%, Exploration 14.9%, 3D 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A walking-simulator style adventure that focuses on the experience of exploring a 3D environment.
- #32 Helpless
75% matchVery Positive89% of 252 reviews2023
Dev: Bonne Journée StudioPub: UQAT - Création et nouveaux médias
Windows
In the heat of deserted lands, a child and their mother weakened by sickness try to survive a harsh world. Through a kid’s perspective, take action and explore the remains of a lost past. Protect yourself from the sun’s deadly intensity and help your family get back on the road.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 36%, Third Person 16.6%, Exploration 13.8%, Stylized 10.8%, Casual 7.5%
- #33 Project Shoreline
73% matchVery Positive97% of 295 reviews2024
Dev: Speldosa Interactive
Windows · Linux
Step into the tiny metaphorical shoes of a Muri, entrusted with the important task of exploring, cleaning, and restoring a corrupted and decaying beach, one sparkling satisfying patch at a time, in this cute cozy mini-adventure - Project Shoreline!
Why similar: Relaxing 18.5%, Stylized 17.8%, Cute 15.4%, Exploration 14.4%, Colorful 10.9%
- #34 That One Otter Game
72% matchVery Positive86% of 1,102 reviews2025
Dev: Crayon CodedPub: ARTFX - GAME
Windows
That One Otter Game is a mischievous co-op adventure where two young otters take on a wild rite of passage to prove their worth. Complete silly park challenges to fill up your stamp card—catch a panicked penguin, race a hyped-up zebra, or haul a stolen radio to a mountaintop.
Why similar: Funny 19.8%, Cute 14.7%, Third Person 14%, Stylized 11.2%, Exploration 10.6%
- #35 Creatures of Ava
73% matchVery Positive87% of 469 reviews2024
Dev: Inverge StudiosPub: 11 bit studios
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Let your empathy guide you as you play an exciting action-adventure, creature-saver game. Understand and tame the creatures of Ava and let them lead you through a variety of ecosystems – all in the hopes of saving the planet from a life-consuming infection.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 21.5%, Action-Adventure 21.4%, Exploration 15.5%, Colorful 12.3%, Cute 11.7%
- #36 Aztlan Uncovered: Prologue
74% matchVery Positive91% of 223 reviews2022
Dev: Slappy Inc.
Windows
Explore an archeological site long lost to the ages. Use your time-reversing equipment to reveal the past and discover the secrets amidst the frozen wasteland.
Why similar: Historical 23.1%, Third Person 16.1%, Female Protagonist 15.6%, Linear 11%, Action-Adventure 10.6%
- #37 Shelter 3
77% matchMixed52% of 374 reviews2021
Dev: Might and Delight
Windows · Mac
Enter the wilderness and keep your calf and your herd safe from harm. Make your way through the open landscapes as a majestic elephant. Be alert and gather your herd during times of danger. Your herd is your family, shelter is your only hope, and survival your only goal.
Why similar: Adventure 28.7%, Walking Simulator 22.7%, Exploration 15.4%, Casual 12.1%, Cute 9.7%
- #38 LOST EMBER - VR Edition
77% matchMixed47% of 106 reviews2022
Dev: Mooneye Studios
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 25%
Explore the remains of a fallen world from fascinating perspectives! Slip into the role of different animals to uncover the fate of an ancient world. Dive into deep waters, fly at lofty heights, dig underground as a mole, climb steep cliffs with a mountain goat, and many more!
Why similar: Walking Simulator 25.4%, Female Protagonist 15%, Third Person 14.3%, Exploration 10%, Relaxing 9.2%
- #39 Moo Moo Move
76% matchVery Positive88% of 58 reviews2019
Dev: Mochi Mode Ltd
Windows
Enter an adorable world where you and your chubby steed are tasked with herding cows to safety. Gallop through beautifully hand crafted environments and a host of hazards in this relaxing casual arcade game!
Why similar: Relaxing 22.9%, Cute 19.6%, Casual 12.7%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, 3D 11.2%
- #40 The Frosts: First Ones
75% matchVery Positive89% of 57 reviews2021
Dev: Ivan Sukhanov
Windows
An adventure about searching for a missing hunter and meeting with alien beings! Explore wild nature, climb on a rock, lure out a boar, meet a wolf, survive in a rockfall. Heal a deer and trick a creature! Meet the Unknown and find mystery!
Why similar: Narration 22.8%, Walking Simulator 22.4%, Linear 13.6%, Third Person 12.9%, Exploration 8.3%
- #41 Odd Dorable
71% matchVery Positive100% of 54 reviews2025
Dev: Artur Latkovsky
Windows
An open-world exploration, puzzle game made from my 4-year-old daughter's drawings. Step into a vibrant, hand-drawn world and help the princess find all her magical candies.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 15.6%, Funny 14.3%, Relaxing 13.7%, Exploration 13%, Cute 12.8%
- #42 Skábma™ - Snowfall
73% matchVery Positive81% of 225 reviews2022
Dev: Red Stage EntertainmentPub: PID Games
Windows
The rhythm of nature is in danger! You are Áilu, a young Sámi whose ordinary reindeer herding day turns into an adventure. Learn the old ways of the Noaidis, Sámi Healers. Harness the powers of the Noaidi Drum and the Familiar Spirits to fight against a disorder spreading across the land!
Why similar: Narration 40.1%, Action-Adventure 16.2%, Adventure 14%, Exploration 11.3%, 3D 6.9%
- #43 Neva
69% matchVery Positive94% of 9,503 reviews2024
Dev: Nomada StudioPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Experience the moving tale of a young woman and her lifelong bond with a magnificent wolf as they embark on a thrilling adventure through a rapidly dying world.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 28.2%, Female Protagonist 22.5%, Adventure 17.2%, Relaxing 14.6%, Colorful 14.6%
- #44 Penelope's Odyssey
74% matchMostly Positive74% of 65 reviews2022
Dev: Rat Cage MediaPub: SAU Game Lab
Windows
Penelope's Odyssey is an adventure-platfomer game where you play as Penelope, an orphaned pet rat. Use your unique sense of smell to navigate the maze of a post apocalyptic city, collect memories of your owner and eventually escape to freedom.
Why similar: Third Person 28.4%, Exploration 20.6%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Casual 12.8%, Adventure 10.7%
- #45 The Eternal Cylinder
70% matchVery Positive90% of 1,173 reviews2022
Dev: ACE TeamPub: Good Shepherd Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Control a herd of charming creatures called Trebhum and explore an unforgettable alien world filled with exotic lifeforms and surreal environments. Discover dozens of mutations to overcome puzzles, explore new biomes, and survive on a dangerous planet.
Why similar: Narration 33.3%, Third Person 14.5%, Action-Adventure 12.6%, Exploration 11.9%, Colorful 10.4%
- #46 Submerged: Hidden Depths
70% matchVery Positive90% of 818 reviews2022
Dev: Uppercut Games Pty Ltd
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Boat, climb, interact and explore in the beautiful ruins of a sunken world.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 28.5%, Female Protagonist 17.4%, Relaxing 14.6%, Exploration 11.9%, Colorful 9.1%
- #47 Basil and the Isles of Spice
69% matchVery Positive90% of 87 reviews2024
Dev: LeviathanPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
Join Basil in this 3D platforming adventure as she runs, jumps, and glides through the Isles of Spice on her journey to become the new Shaman of her village. While collecting mystical crystals, she'll meet a colorful cast of characters who help her uncover the secret of the caldera!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 18.2%, Action-Adventure 16.5%, Third Person 15.4%, Exploration 13.8%, Cute 10.7%
- #48 Anturi
69% matchVery Positive87% of 62 reviews2025
Dev: Spore Games
Windows
As Wikku, embark on a search for your missing father in the unknown world of Anturi. Explore the islands and help the inhabitants. Also gather information about your father's fate. Improve your skills to better combat the unknown dangers.
Why similar: Narration 12.2%, Relaxing 11.9%, Stylized 11.5%, Third Person 11.4%, Cute 9.7%
- #49 All Abug!
68% matchVery Positive96% of 85 reviews2025
Dev: Critter Patter ProductionsPub: UQAT - Création et nouveaux médias
Windows
Faced with the threat of a wave of toxic fumes, embark on an expedition to save yourself from certain death. Gobble up obstacles on your path to allow your caterpillar to move along and board survivors who also seek asylum!
Why similar: Funny 16.3%, Narration 14.1%, Action-Adventure 13.5%, Linear 8.9%, Colorful 8.8%
- #50 Lil Gator Game
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 5,831 reviews2022
Dev: MegaWobblePub: Playtonic Friends
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Embark on an adorable adventure, discover new friends and uncover everything the island has to offer. Climb, Swim, Glide and slide your way into the hearts of the many different characters you meet on your travels!
Why similar: Relaxing 19%, Funny 18.3%, Cute 14.9%, Colorful 12.1%, Third Person 9.8%
- #51 The Last Shores
68% matchMostly Positive75% of 73 reviews2025
Dev: Black Frog Studio
Windows
🌿 The Last Shores is a chill solar-punk adventure. Clean, explore, and uncover the secrets of a forgotten island while restoring its lost harmony. 🏝️✨
Why similar: Female Protagonist 15.4%, Third Person 14.3%, Action-Adventure 13.3%, Relaxing 10.6%, Exploration 9.9%
- #52 Gaucho and the Grassland
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 510 reviews2025
Dev: Epopeia Games
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
LIVE like a LATIN COWBOY as you EXPLORE, HELP others, and bring HARMONY between HUMANS and MYSTICAL BEINGS in a RELAXING COZY ADVENTURE.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 21%, Relaxing 19.9%, Third Person 19.4%, Colorful 16.1%, Exploration 11.2%
- #53 Two Falls (Nishu Takuatshina)
67% matchVery Positive91% of 185 reviews2024
Dev: Unreliable Narrators
Windows
Explore 17th century Canadian wilderness through the eyes of Jeanne, a French woman who crossed the Atlantic to start anew and Maikan, an Innu hunter trying to discover what’s disturbing the forest. Your choices will shape the traits of the protagonists in this narrative single-player experience.
Why similar: Historical 23.3%, Narration 21.8%, Linear 10.5%, Stylized 9.1%, Action-Adventure 8.4%
- #54 Cavegirl Adventures
71% matchMixed58% of 59 reviews2021
Dev: Bedrock Tribes
Windows
Cavegirl adventures is a game for platformer fans. Jump across vibrant levels and collect giant eggs to feed your tribe. Watch out for sharp thorns and dangerous plants on your way to victory!
Why similar: Historical 39.3%, Stylized 16.6%, Cute 12.1%, Colorful 11.6%, Adventure 6.4%
- #55 The Legend of Khiimori
64% matchVery Positive85% of 1,396 reviews2026
Dev: Aesir InteractivePub: Mindscape
Windows
Take on the role of a brave courier rider in The Legend of Khiimori! Bond with your horse and tame the open wilds of 13th century Mongolia. Breed and train horses with specialized abilities to explore every aspect of this diverse and fascinating landscape.
Why similar: Historical 37.6%, Female Protagonist 15%, Third Person 11.9%, Exploration 10.9%, Cute 8.8%
- #56 Alpaca Stacka
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 5,970 reviews2021
Dev: Sebastian BaracaldoPub: Spookulele Games
Windows · Mac
A 3D adventure platformer where you play as a kind alpaca dedicated to helping their animal friends.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 25.7%, Relaxing 12.3%, Third Person 12.2%, Cute 11.8%, Exploration 11.7%
- #57 Harmony's Odyssey
67% matchVery Positive94% of 586 reviews2022
Dev: MythicOwl
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Harmony’s Odyssey is a 3D fantasy adventure puzzle game set on mythical dioramas full of riddles, perky creatures and magic. Embark on a fantastic journey through remote fabled lands tangled by a rowdy cat and bring peace to its inhabitants.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 20.2%, Relaxing 18.8%, Funny 18%, Cute 15.3%, Colorful 12.1%
- #58 A Short Hike
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 21,505 reviews2019
Dev: adamgryu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.
Why similar: Relaxing 19.7%, Exploration 15.8%, Cute 14.5%, Walking Simulator 12.9%, Female Protagonist 8.6%
- #59 Mega Serval
66% matchVery Positive98% of 346 reviews2022
Dev: Syaxamaphone
Windows
Serval's friends are in danger and it's up to her to save the day! Progress through 12 action-packed platforming stages in this "Kemono Friends Project" derivative work!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 38.9%, Third Person 20.8%, Adventure 14%, Colorful 10.1%, Cute 8.7%
- #60 Odyssey - The Story of Science
70% matchMostly Positive75% of 305 reviews2017
Dev: The Young Socratics
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Odyssey is an enchanting and innovative science adventure game. Help Kai and her family escape their captors on the Wretched Islands - and learn the history of astronomy, mechanics, and scientific reasoning as you read Kai's journal and solve puzzles along the way!
Why similar: Adventure 100%